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The Right Way to Speak to Maids - TMC house telephones
Advertisement for TMC House Telephones, particularly useful when your house is so vast you need to dole out instructions to the servants from another wing. Date: 1923
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Advertisements Adverts Maid Maids Phone Phoning Servants Staff Telephone Telephones 1923
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A glimpse into the elegant communication system of a grand 1920s household: The Right Way to Speak to Maids - TMC House Telephones. In this image, a well-dressed woman holds the receiver of a TMC house telephone, her expression serious as she delivers instructions to her staff. The telephone, with its ornate wooden casing and rotary dial, sits proudly on a table adorned with a vase of flowers and a silver tray holding a notepad and pen. The vastness of the house is suggested by the long hallway leading to the next room, where a maid stands, attentively listening. The TMC house telephone was a luxury item in the 1920s, particularly useful for large households where the master or mistress needed to give instructions from one end of the house to the other. With the press of a button, they could summon a servant to perform a task or deliver a message. The telephone not only facilitated efficient communication but also maintained the air of formality and elegance that was expected in such households. The 1920s were a time of great change, with new technologies transforming the way people lived and communicated. The TMC house telephone was a testament to this, providing a convenient and sophisticated means of communication that was essential for the smooth running of a large household. This photograph, with its timeless composition and intriguing subject matter, offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.
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